Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Grace Belton #42291 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Consistent Effort with Notable Splits Grace Belton showcased her running capabilities in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. Her pacing strategy demonstrates initial strength, with the first mile completed in 11:22. As the race progressed, her pace slightly declined to 11:38 in the second mile and 13:12 in the third, finishing with an average pace of 12:02 per mile. The variation in split times suggests a shift in her pacing strategy, possibly attributing to external factors or the course layout. Grace placed 443rd among female participants and 86th in her F25-29 division out of 1972 total participants. She sustained motivation through to the finish, maintaining a commendable position in her division. For future races, it might be beneficial to work on maintaining consistent pacing throughout all splits to improve her overall performance. Keep up the determined effort, and consider incorporating pace steadiness drills in your training routine.